Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills FB Alan Ricard (quad) has been losing reps with the second team due to a quad injury, "That slowed him down a bit. But he's a tough guy and lead blocking is truly an art and a tough thing to do. He's proven he can do that so we like him," said head coach Dick Jauron.

Leo Roth, of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, reports Buffalo Bills FB Alan Ricard told BuffaloBills.com he chose to sign with the Bills for one big reason, RB Willis McGahee. Ricard said, "He's a great back. And coming from Baltimore, where I had so much success with [Baltimore Ravens RB] Jamal Lewis, I can tell Willis has the same kind of approach to the game. Willis is the kind of player who will give it his all on every play."

Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports newly signed Buffalo Bills FB Alan Ricard is already receiving praise from the coaching staff for his veteran ability and correct reads, "He's a veteran at a position where we would like to push our starter a little more."

Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens FB Alan Ricard is expected to be released before the team reports to training camp July 28, according to a league source. The source claimed Ricard's declining health and the team's new direction on offense as the cause. The team waited to cut Ricard because he complained about a "pop" in his calf at the end of one of the team's minicamps. Ricard is expected to take a physical this week and will likely be released once he passes.

FoxSports.com reports Baltimore Ravens FB Alan Ricard (calf) was working off to the side with a trainer during the second week of spring practices. Ricard played only two games last season because of a calf injury.

Brent Jones, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens FB Alan Ricard has been demoted to No. 2 on the team's depth chart at fullback. Asked if the move surprised him, Ricard said, "It did. Just the competitiveness in me, I want to play. I want to help the team any way possible. I guess the game plan was for other people to make plays, and I just hope that this week I'll be able to get back in there."

Adam H. Beasley, of BaltimoreRavens.com, reports the Baltimore Ravens are optimistic FB Alan Ricard (calf) will be available for Thursday's, Sept. 1, preseason game but will have to see how Ricard feels after a week of practice, head coach Brian Billick said.